Bacillus cereus HuA2-9

Gram-positiveRodMotileAerobe

Kingdom

Bacillati

Phylum

Bacillota

Class

Bacilli

Order

Caryophanales

Family

Bacillaceae

Genus

Bacillus

Description

Bacillus cereus HuA2-9 is a Gram-positive, rod-shaped bacterium that typically forms chains and thrives in aerobic environments. This strain displays optimal growth at a temperature of 25.0°C, suggesting a preference for moderate thermal conditions. B. cereus is widely recognized for its ecological versatility, inhabiting a range of environments, which may include soil, water, and various organic substrates. The ability to form chains could be indicative of its growth dynamics and potential interactions within microbial communities in diverse habitats. Given its aerobic nature, B. cereus HuA2-9 likely engages in metabolic processes that require oxygen, which may influence its ecological role in nutrient cycling and interactions with other microorganisms. The adaptability of B. cereus HuA2-9 to multiple habitats underscores its potential significance in various ecological contexts, including its contributions to soil health and organic matter decomposition. This versatility may also reflect an evolutionary strategy that allows the species to thrive in fluctuating environments, making it an interesting subject for studies on microbial ecology and adaptability.

Taxonomy

KingdomBacillati
PhylumBacillota
ClassBacilli
OrderCaryophanales
FamilyBacillaceae
GenusBacillus
SpeciesBacillus cereus
StrainHuA2-9

Profile

Physiology
Gram staining propertiesPositive
ShapeRod
MobilityYes
Flagellar presenceYes
Number of membranes1
Image of Bacillus cereus HuA2-9
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Ecology, Host, and Life Cycle
Oxygen requirementsAerobe
Optimal temperature25
Temperature rangeMesophilic
HabitatMultiple
Biotic relationshipFree living
Host(s)Not Available
Cell arrangementChains
SporulationNot Available
Energy sourceNot Available
PathogenicityNot Available

Genome Summary

Bacillus cereus HuA2-9


Gene Summary

Adenine Count

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Thymine Count

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Guanine Count

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Cytosine Count

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Genome Length

Not Available

Protein-coding Genes

Not Available

Non-Coding Genes

Not Available

# of Chromosomes/Plasmids

1

Genes

No genes available for this genome.

Pathways

0 pathways

No pathways found

No metabolic pathways have been associated with this bacterium yet.

Metabolites

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